The Stroller: 'Good news'

Published: Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 3:15 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, January 18, 2013 at 11:48 p.m.

Tom Davis of Inman read the newspaper article about the Group of 100 and thought how nice to read about the wonderful things these dedicated volunteers are doing with their time and talents. “I only wish the Herald-Journal had run pictures of all of the projects,” he says. “Articles like this are the reason I keep subscribing, and I hope to see more. Our area is blessed with groups, agencies and individuals doing great things, and I wish our local media would reconsider their definition of news and cover more than just crime and calamity. I realize the struggle to stay profitable in an age of instant media, but if local outlets want to keep local readers and viewers, then I think they need to concentrate on things we don't get from other sources. Please, get creative and rethink your definition of news. Many of us think that good news should be proclaimed and celebrated.”

QUIPS DEAN PLAIA of the Lake Bowen community: “A recent lead article on Drudge was ‘White House threatens executive action on guns.' Above the headline were two pictures: one of Hitler, the other of Stalin. Perhaps in this case two pictures are worth 2,000 words. Without saying a word, how eloquent!”

‘OH, MY GOSH': A young couple decided to get married, and as the big day approached, they grew apprehensive. Each had a problem that had never been shared with the other. The guy decided to ask his father for advice. “Dad,” he said, “I am deeply concerned about the success of my marriage.” His father replied, “Do you love this girl?” “Yes, very much,” he said,” but I have very smelly feet, and I'm afraid that my fiance will be put off by them.” “No problem,” said Dad. “All you have to do is wash your feet as often as possible, and always wear socks, even to bed.” Well, to him this seemed like a workable solution. The bride-to-be, also wanting to overcome her fear, decided to discuss her problem with her mom. “Mom,” she said, “when I wake up in the morning, my breath is awful.” “Honey,” her mother said, “everyone has bad breath in the morning.” “You don't understand,” said her daughter. “My morning breath is so bad I'm afraid that my fiance will not want to sleep in the same room with me.” “In the mornings,” said Mom, “get straight out of bed and head for the kitchen and make breakfast. While your husband is busy eating, go to the bathroom and brush your teeth. The key is not to say a word until you've brushed your teeth.” “Well, it's certainly worth a try,” the daughter thought. The loving couple were finally married. Not forgetting the advice each had received, they managed quite well, until about eight months later. One morning, the husband woke and found one of his socks missing. Fearful of the consequences, he frantically searched the bed. This, of course, woke his bride, and without thinking, she asked, “What on earth are you doing?” “Oh, my gosh,” he replied. “You've swallowed my sock!”

ODDS AND ENDS: On the lunch menu Sunday at the Woodruff Shrine Club are chicken, pork loin, macaroni and cheese, lima beans, corn and dessert, and you'll find no better fixin's than those prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary. You get it all for six bucks; $2.50 for children. To get to the club from Spartanburg, take I-26 east to exit 35. Turn right and look for the club's sign about a mile away on the left.

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